Ever read the book of Job? No? Why not? Heard it was too depressing Don’t want to draw Satan’s attention and have him make another “wager with God” this time with you as the ‘victim’? Too long? You’re more of a ‘verse a day’ kinda person. You’ve sworn off all negative thoughts. Then […]
READ MOREWrapped up our 3 week series on generosity entitled, “Genome.” What a thrill to see literally hundreds take the challenge issued by God in Malachi 3. I’m even more pumped realizing how this thing will end for all of them—God is always faithful! How bizarre it is that so many “Christians” ignore a valid challenge […]
READ MOREMatthew 6:19, says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither mom nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal for where your treasure is, there your heart […]
READ MORESo excited to see so many people “getting it” when it comes to being more generous! People are sending in their stories over and over again—finding out that God is faithful! So proud of the staff team we have @Southbrook Church! They are among the most sacrificial givers in the entire church! “Money will buy […]
READ MOREWhat are You Craving? “1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.” Your Bible may say that the “sons of Korah wrote this particular Psalm. However, many commentators (and […]
READ MOREImagine that you are a gymnast whose specialty is the balance beam, and right before you’re ready to take to the beam in the final phase of the competition, your coach notifies you your preliminary scores are already so far ahead of everyone else’s that even if you get “0” in the final phase, you […]
READ MOREToday we kicked off a 3 week series entitled, “Genome.” The gist is this…Each and every one of us was created with a unique and defining set of DNA which contains the genetic code that determines eye color, height, looks, personality tendencies, hair color and so much more. In short, it’s the stuff that makes […]
READ MOREOver the last year or so, the Lord has been teaching me a lot about the difference between “if” and “when.” American evangelicalism is very familiar with the philosophy of, “if,” but not so familiar with the “when.” Do you know the difference? Let’s talk briefly about each by taking a look at a couple […]
READ MOREAs promised–here are pictures of the dad and boyfriend who got in the water with family (although fully dressed)! Enjoy!
READ MOREWe wrapped up our, “Upgrade” series today with the message, “Upgrade Complete.” I’m thrilled at how many people at Southbrook seem ready and willing to take their Christian walk to the next level for God! Today was my second favorite kind of day. Today—after making a last minute decision to have a baptism service and […]
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